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Supreme Court Clarification on Governor’s Powers to Assent Bills

Source:   IE Subject:  Polity Context: The Supreme Court delivered a landmark five-judge Constitution Bench opinion clarifying the powers of Governors and the President regarding assent to state Bills. About Supreme Court Clarification on Governor’s Powers to Assent Bills: What it is? The case concerns the constitutional process under Articles 200 and 201, which govern how …

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National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC)

Syllabus: Judiciary Source:  IE Context: The discovery of cash at the home of Delhi HC Judge Yashwant Varma has renewed debate over judicial appointments. Vice President remarked that the situation could have been different had the National Judicial Appointments Commission (NJAC) not been struck down by the Supreme Court in 2015. About National Judicial Appointments …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 November 2024

UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 9 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …

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Aligarh Muslim University Case

Syllabus: Polity Source:  Live Law  Context: The Supreme Court’s verdict in the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) case reaffirmed that institutions of national importance can retain their minority character under Article 30 of the Constitution. The ruling resolves debates on the coexistence of “national” and “minority” traits in institutions. What is a Minority Institution? Constitutional provisions: …

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Supreme Court verdict on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction case

Facts for Prelims (FFP)   Source: The quint  Context: Recently Supreme Court put a stay order on Rahul Gandhi’s conviction in a defamation case. Background of the Case: Rahul Gandhi was convicted of criminal defamation for comments made during an election rally. He accused individuals with the surname “Modi” of being involved in financial fraud. …

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